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SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Training
DESCRIPTION:We all have opinions\, are aware of it and make allowances. What is of greater concern is those of which we are unconscious. \nThis training\, which is part of our safer recruiting programme\, is open to anyone who wants to become more aware of their thinking. In two and a half hours we will: \n\nProvide an overview of the concept of unconscious bias and it’s impact;\nHighlight the differences between and importance of the concepts of diversity and inclusion;\nOffer tools and techniques to manage and reduce bias;\nAllow space to action plan for change.\n\nPlease take a moment to see this short introduction from Bishop Rachel. \nIt is also possible for this course to be offered locally – in parish\, benefice or deanery setting.  \nFor more information or to discuss running a course in parish\, benefice or deanery setting please contact Pauline Godfrey on pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \nTo book your place please click here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/unconscious-bias-training-11-jun-2024-2-2/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Other diocesan training,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T104341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T114033Z
UID:62628-1729515600-1729519200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-5-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240509T111942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T094321Z
UID:59794-1729018800-1729026000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course 2024: Mission & Exploring Faith / Knowing you’re making a difference
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nYouthscape Essentials \nYouthscape Essential is an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project\, a church youth group\, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning\, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending\, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.\nWe are offering the opportunity to book individual sessions for those who feel that they would benefit from specific training but cannot commit to attending the whole course.  \nTimings:  7-9pm\nLocation: 4 College Green\, Gloucester.\nCost: The course is FREE\, but we’d recommend purchasing the accompanying handbook – discounted through us at £11.50 each. \nBook here to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. \nSenior Youth Connector \nBarrie Voyce leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essential-course-22oct/
LOCATION:No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, Delivery county\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240318T074147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T093835Z
UID:58875-1728986400-1729008000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Days for anyone in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:A gentle day of prayer and reflection. Time for silence\, space to walk and reflect in the presence of others who share our calling. In the beautiful countryside of Stroud\, enjoy a chance to stop and reflect. Place these termly days in your diary and make space for God to speak. \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \n  \nFuture dates include: \n11 February 2025\n17 June 2025 \nLed by: Pauline Godfrey – pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \n  \n  \n  \nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/quiet-days-for-anyone-in-ministry-jun-24-2/
LOCATION:Brownshill Monastry\, Brownshill Road\, Stroud\, GL6 8AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T104302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T114027Z
UID:62626-1728910800-1728914400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-5-2-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Pioneering,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240404T115945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T095517Z
UID:59230-1728727200-1728741600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all different aspects of mission and ministry. We’ll look at church and community fundraising\, as well as grants\, legacies\, life events and more.\n\n\nThis workshop will be running on two different dates in two different locations. Please choose the workshop that is most convenient to you. \nLunch will be included. \nOption 1:\nDate: 27 September 2024\nTime: 10am – 2pm\nLocation: St Peter’s Church Winchcombe\nCost: Free Event \nOption 2:\nDate: 12 October 2024\nTime: 10am – 2pm\nLocation: St Bartholomew’s Church Cam\nCost: Free Event \n\nPlease book here to secure your place.\n\n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/fundraising-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St Bartholomew\, Cam Pitch\, Cam\,\, Dursley\, Gloucestershire\, GL11 5JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Other diocesan training,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240801T101527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T101932Z
UID:61804-1728563400-1728567000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Just starting out or feeling your way with Children and Families ministry? \nMeeting Point is a new online group meeting once a month for an hour\, bringing together people who are experienced practicing Children and Family ministers/workers and those who are new or even just thinking about it. \nThe purpose is to support you with whatever is currently happening\, respond to questions\, make connections explore learning opportunities and pray for one another. \nClick here to sign up to the group. \nJo supports churches across the diocese in developing their work with children and families\, including the nurturing of faith in the home and school-parish relationships.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/children-and-families-meeting-point-online-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240509T111837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T094216Z
UID:59792-1728414000-1728421200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course 2024: Emotional & Physical Health / Telling stories that capture interest
DESCRIPTION:  \nYouthscape Essentials \nYouthscape Essential is an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project\, a church youth group\, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning\, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending\, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.\nWe are offering the opportunity to book individual sessions for those who feel that they would benefit from specific training but cannot commit to attending the whole course.  \nTimings:  7-9pm\nLocation: 4 College Green\, Gloucester.\nCost: The course is FREE\, but we’d recommend purchasing the accompanying handbook – discounted through us at £11.50 each. \nBook here to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. \nSenior Youth Connector \nBarrie Voyce leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essential-course-8oct/
LOCATION:No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, Delivery county\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T104201Z
UID:62624-1728306000-1728309600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-5-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Other diocesan training,Pioneering,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240318T133844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T150443Z
UID:58919-1728032400-1728061200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs of mental health problems and be able to contribute effectively to reducing stigma. \nThis course is designed for someone who would like to take on a role after the course of promoting a positive mental health culture and being a point of contact if someone is experiencing mental ill health. \nThis course will be over 2 days – 4 and 11 October 2024 from 9.00am – 5.00pm.  Venue TBC \nOne day and half day courses are also available. \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-2/
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240722T110853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T111053Z
UID:61585-1727811000-1727816400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:CALLED to LIVE - Sunday to Saturday
DESCRIPTION:In the comfort of your own home\, via Zoom\, Pauline Godfrey will offer you a reflective space to consider how you are living out your faith from Sunday to Saturday wherever you are and whoever you are with. \nUsing the themes of Core gifts\, Attractions\, Listening\, Life plan\, Experience and Disciplines we will consider what Jesus’ call to live life in all its fullness (John 10.10) might look like for us individually as followers of Jesus and together as the community of committed Christians. Discussion with others\, creative ideas and time to pray all offer us the chance to re-centre our lives in Christ. \nIt is possible to run this course in your benefice or parish. Let us know if you would like more information about this. \nThis course runs on Tuesday evenings: \nCourse dates:  7:30pm – 9pm – 1\, 8\, 15 and 22 October\, 5 and 12 November 2024. \nThere is a taster session running 7:30pm – 9pm on Tuesday 17 September should you wish to experience a sample of the course. \nTo book onto the course (and indicate if you’d like to attend the taster session) please click here. \nLed by: Pauline Godfrey – pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \nThe Revd Canon Pauline Godfrey oversees discipleship and inclusion.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/called-to-live-sunday-to-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Other diocesan training,Worship & prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240405T090516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T095113Z
UID:59244-1727809200-1727816400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Generosity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for anyone who leads in churches and wants to feel more confident in preaching and teaching about giving as a part of our Christian discipleship. The workshop will help us think about what the Bible says about money and how to share that with a wider congregation. These sessions are also open to small group leaders who may be leading home groups in the church too.\nRefreshment will be included. \nOption 1:\nDate: 24 June 2024\nTime: 7pm – 9pm\nLocation: St Laurence Parish Church Stroud\nCost: Free Event \nOption 2:\nDate: 1 October 2024\nTime: 7pm-9pm\nLocation: St Catherine’s Church Gloucester\nCost: Free Event \nBook here to secure your place. \nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/preaching-generosity-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s\, Gloucester\, London Road\, Gloucester\, GL2 0RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240405T113239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T095002Z
UID:59266-1727722800-1727730000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Friends of… Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What are the benefits of a ‘Friends of’ scheme in your church or community? If you are looking at setting one up or already have one that you’d like to grow and develop then this workshop will help you to think about how your ‘Friends of’ community can be of best help in generating income. Many ‘Friends of’ groups support the fabric of the church itself\, so this workshop is being run in partnership with our Diocesan buildings’ teams.\nRefreshment will be included. \nDate: 30 September 2024\nTime: 7pm – 9pm\nLocation: St James Church Bream\,\nCost: Free Event \nBook here to secure your place. \nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/friends-of-workshop/
LOCATION:St James Church Bream\, 1 St James Sq\, Bream\, GL15 6HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T070016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T103849Z
UID:62554-1727701200-1727704800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240404T115238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T095447Z
UID:59225-1727431200-1727445600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all different aspects of mission and ministry. We’ll look at church and community fundraising\, as well as grants\, legacies\, life events and more.\n\n\nThis workshop will be running on two different dates in two different locations. Please choose the workshop that is most convenient to you. \nLunch will be included. \nOption 1:\nDate: 27 September 2024\nTime: 10am – 2pm\nLocation: St Peter’s Church Winchcombe\nCost: Free Event \nOption 2:\nDate: 12 October 2024\nTime: 10am – 2pm\nLocation: St Bartholomew’s Church Cam\nCost: Free Event \n\nPlease book here to secure your place.\n\n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/fundraising-workshop/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Winchcombe GL54 5LU\, Gloucester St\, Winchcombe\, Gloucestershire\, GL54 5LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Other diocesan training,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240318T144328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T145206Z
UID:58930-1727373600-1727382600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Training
DESCRIPTION:We all have opinions\, are aware of it and make allowances. What is of greater concern is those of which we are unconscious. \nThis training\, which is part of our safer recruiting programme\, is open to anyone who wants to become more aware of their thinking. In two and a half hours we will: \n\nProvide an overview of the concept of unconscious bias and it’s impact;\nHighlight the differences between and importance of the concepts of diversity and inclusion;\nOffer tools and techniques to manage and reduce bias;\nAllow space to action plan for change.\n\nPlease take a moment to see this short introduction from Bishop Rachel. \nFuture Dates \n22 October 2024 10am – 12:30pm \nIt is also possible for this course to be offered locally – in parish\, benefice or deanery setting.  \nFor more information or to discuss running a course in parish\, benefice or deanery setting please contact Pauline Godfrey on pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \nTo book your place please click here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/unconscious-bias-training-11-jun-2024-2/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Other diocesan training,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240509T111757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T094047Z
UID:59790-1727204400-1727211600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course 2024: School Life / Managing behaviour
DESCRIPTION:Youthscape Essentials \nYouthscape Essential is an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project\, a church youth group\, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning\, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending\, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.\nWe are offering the opportunity to book individual sessions for those who feel that they would benefit from specific training but cannot commit to attending the whole course.  \nTimings:  7-9pm\nLocation: 4 College Green\, Gloucester.\nCost: The course is FREE\, but we’d recommend purchasing the accompanying handbook – discounted through us at £11.50 each. \nBook here to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. \nSenior Youth Connector \nBarrie Voyce leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essential-course-24sep-2/
LOCATION:No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, Delivery county\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T100954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T103748Z
UID:62550-1727096400-1727100000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-5/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240710T144513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T134658Z
UID:61297-1726927200-1726939800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Readers and Lay Ministry Licensing Service 2024
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday 21 September 2024\nTimings: 2pm –  Arrival and Robing\n3pm –  Service in the Cathedral Nave\n4.30pm –  Refreshments and Cake \nPlease click here to confirm your place at this event. \nVenue: Gloucester Cathedral \n\nThis event will be hosted by Nick Partridge – Diocese of Gloucester Funerals Lead and Interim Warden of Readers \nNick Partridge supports the ministry of Readers across the diocese and manages the Funeral team\, leading its development and growth into new areas of the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/annual-readers-and-licensed-funeral-ministers-2024/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:CMD: Readers
ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Partridge":MAILTO:npartridge@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240719T081831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T110654Z
UID:61494-1726601400-1726606800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:CALLED to LIVE - Sunday to Saturday (Taster session)
DESCRIPTION:In the comfort of your own home\, via Zoom\, Pauline Godfrey will offer you a reflective space to consider how you are living out your faith from Sunday to Saturday wherever you are and whoever you are with. \nUsing the themes of Core gifts\, Attractions\, Listening\, Life plan\, Experience and Disciplines we will consider what Jesus’ call to live life in all its fullness (John 10.10) might look like for us individually as followers of Jesus and together as the community of committed Christians. Discussion with others\, creative ideas and time to pray all offer us the chance to re-centre our lives in Christ. \nIt is possible to run this course in your benefice or parish. Let us know if you would like more information about this. \nThis course runs on Tuesday evenings: \nTaster Session  7:30pm – 9pm on Tuesday 17 September. \nCourse dates:  7:30pm – 9pm – 1\, 8\, 15 and 22 October\, 5 and 12 November 2024. \nTo book onto the course (and indicate if you’d like to attend the taster session) please click here. \nLed by: Pauline Godfrey – pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \nThe Revd Canon Pauline Godfrey oversees discipleship and inclusion.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/called-to-live-sunday-to-saturday/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Other diocesan training,Worship & prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T095844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T103927Z
UID:62548-1726491600-1726495200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-4/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240325T113718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T113907Z
UID:59053-1726306200-1726329600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pastoral Assistants Course - Chipping Sodbury
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a Christian in the 21st Century?\nThe next diocesan Pastoral Assistants Course starts on 14 September 2024 in Chipping Sodbury. Using an interactive workshop style the course covers a breadth of subjects aiming to equip people to be able to work in all manner of pastoral situations. \nPastoral assistants have a heart for others\, reflecting the care that God has for us to other people; sharing their joys and sorrows. Pastoral Assistants need to be able to relate with sensitivity to people at various stages in life\, those with varying degrees of Christian commitment  and with those who are searching. \nOnce trained\, Pastoral Assistants are commissioned and minister in their local parish or benefice. The role is specific to each  context\, formed to meet local needs which might include being part of a pastoral visiting team\, offering communion at  home\, bereavement support\, baptism preparation and more. \n  \n\nLed by Pauline Godfrey\, Head of Discipleship \n  \n  \nCommencing Saturday 14 September 2024\nCourse Dates:\nSaturday 14 September\nWednesdays– 25 September\, 2\, 9\, 16 and 23 October\, 6\, 13\, 20 November\nSaturday 7 December 2024. \n(Saturdays 9:30am – 4pm\, Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm)\nA packed lunch will be required for the Saturday courses.\n\nVenue:  St John’s Church Centre\, Wickwar Road\, Chipping Sodbury. BS37 6BQ (across the road from the church) \nTo book your place please click here. \nA Pastoral Assistant Registration form is required to be completed and returned – it can be accessed by clicking here: Pastoral Assistant Registration Form but you will be sent one shortly after booking onto the course.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pastoral-assistants-course-2/
LOCATION:St John’s Church Centre\, Wickwar Road\, Chipping Sodbury\, BS37 6BQ
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Other diocesan training,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240627T101655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T104704Z
UID:60980-1726167600-1726174800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exciting new training opportunity for Children\, Youth and Families Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For anyone involved with Children\, Youth and Families ministry in the Diocese of Gloucester. \nMore than an ideas factory\, the ‘Introduction to Christian Ministry’ course is an opportunity to go deeper into your faith\, learn more about the bible and ministry in a local learning community with the option to work towards a qualification. \nTerm time only. The course runs on Thursday evenings\, with in person and online options\, over one or two years. \nAlongside the regular modules there will be five specific Saturday workshops (two online and three in person) to develop the key skills and perspective which underpin this specialist ministry. \n  \nMODULES:  \nPreparing to Learn: Scripture\, Prayer and Theology \nCreating and Leading Worship \nIntroduction to the Bible \nMission and Evangelism \nPastoral Skills \nONLINE OPEN EVENING \nJo Wetherall and Barrie Voyce are hosting an open evening to introduce Sarah Brush\, Director of CGH and Gloucester Lead Tutor\, who will explore the course with you and respond to any questions. \nPlease click here to register your interest so that we are able to send you the link for this event. \nFor more information email jwetherall@glosdioc.org.uk. \nRevd Dr Sarah Brush\, Director\, Cuddesdon Gloucester & Hereford\nSarah brings a range of experience in pastoral work\, firstly as a parish youth worker in High Wycombe and later as a curate in the Borough of Dudley. She served as Worcester Diocesan Youth Officer where she advised all the churches on their engagement with young people as well as supporting educational chaplaincy in secondary\, further and higher education and supporting the Church of England Youth Council as chaplain. Sarah was on General Synod from 2015 to 2017 and has previously been on the National Board of Education.  She has been a school governor at three different CE Primary Schools\, including serving as both chair of governors and Safeguarding Governor. She was the chair of the trustees of Worcestershire YMCA and currently serves as Chair of the British and Irish Association for Practical Theology and as a trustee of the St Christopher’s Education Trust. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exciting-new-training-opportunity-for-children-youth-and-families-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Everyday Faith,Other diocesan training,Schools,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240627T062732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T150956Z
UID:60976-1726135200-1726142400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Drop in Café session for Children\, Family and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION:The Children\, Families and Youth Connect Team are hosting regular drop in sessions to chat over a coffee and chew over what’s going on in your ministry. No topic or questions about Children\, Families and Youth Ministry are off bounds so please bring any questions you might have for the team. \nThis session will be on 12 September 2024 10am-12pm at Sam and Jak Cirencester. \nThere is no need to book your place to attend these sessions. However\, it would be helpful if you could register your interest if you do plan to attend just so we can keep an eye on attendee numbers. \nIf you haven’t registered your interest please don’t let that put you off attending as the Team will always welcome you. \n  \nThis drop in session will be led by the Youth Connect Team\, including Jo Wetherall (Senior Children and Families Connector) and Barrie Voyce (Senior Youth Connector).  \nJo supports churches across the diocese in developing their work with children and families\, including the nurturing of faith in the home and school-parish relationships. \nBarrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/drop-in-cafe-sessions-for-children-family-and-youth-ministry-sept24/
LOCATION:Sam & Jak’s\, 2 Cricklade Street\,\, Cirencester\, GL7 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240509T111712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T094121Z
UID:59788-1725994800-1726002000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course 2024: Gender & Sexuality / Accommodating young people’s different needs
DESCRIPTION:  \nYouthscape Essentials \nYouthscape Essential is an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project\, a church youth group\, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning\, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending\, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.\nWe are offering the opportunity to book individual sessions for those who feel that they would benefit from specific training but cannot commit to attending the whole course.  \nTimings:  7-9pm\nLocation: 4 College Green\, Gloucester\nCost: The course is FREE\, but we’d recommend purchasing the accompanying handbook – discounted through us at £11.50 each. \nBook here to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. \nSenior Youth Connector \nBarrie Voyce leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essential-course-10sep/
LOCATION:No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, Delivery county\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240906T095807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T103907Z
UID:62546-1725886800-1725890400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity-3/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240730T134542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135254Z
UID:61778-1725629400-1725638400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop- Additional workshop due to high demand!
DESCRIPTION:There are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how to write successful bids. These short workshops will help you think about how to tell the story of your parish or project in a way that enthuses Trust executives\, helping you stand a better chance of being successful.\n\nThis workshop will be running on two different dates in two different locations. Please choose the workshop that is most convenient to you. \nRefreshment will be included. \nDue to popularity we have opened up an afternoon workshop. Please note the morning workshop is now FULLY BOOKED.  \nDate: 6 September 2024\nTime: 1.30am – 4pm\nLocation: St George’s Parish Room Nailsworth\nCost: Free Event \nBook here to secure your place. \nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/grant-writing-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The Parish Room\, St George’s Church\, Church St\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0BP
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240404T123456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T140824Z
UID:59232-1725616800-1725625800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop- FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Please note that there are no longer any spaces for this workshop. Due to this we have created an additional afternoon workshop. \n\nThere are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how to write successful bids. These short workshops will help you think about how to tell the story of your parish or project in a way that enthuses Trust executives\, helping you stand a better chance of being successful.\n\nThis workshop will be running on two different dates in two different locations. Please choose the workshop that is most convenient to you. \nRefreshment will be included. \n\nBook here to secure your place. \n  \n  \n  \n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/grant-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Parish Room\, St George’s Church\, Church St\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0BP
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Other diocesan training,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240801T092618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T092618Z
UID:61800-1725539400-1725543000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Just starting out or feeling your way with Children and Families ministry? \nMeeting Point is a new online group meeting once a month for an hour\, bringing together people who are experienced practicing Children and Family ministers/workers and those who are new or even just thinking about it. \nThe purpose is to support you with whatever is currently happening\, respond to questions\, make connections explore learning opportunities and pray for one another. \nClick here to sign up to the group. \nJo supports churches across the diocese in developing their work with children and families\, including the nurturing of faith in the home and school-parish relationships.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/children-and-families-meeting-point-online-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184428
CREATED:20240619T150219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T151926Z
UID:60828-1725532200-1725537600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Reader Café Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a coffee and a chat with our Interim Warden of Readers\, Nick Partridge\, as well as finding support and connecting with other Readers in the Diocese of Gloucester. \nThis session will be on 5 September 2024 at Trioscape Garden Centre. \nThere is no need to book your place to attend these sessions. However\, it would be helpful if you could register your interest if you do plan to attend just so we can keep an eye on attendee numbers. \nIf you haven’t registered your interest please don’t let that put you off attending as Nick will always welcome you. \nNick Partridge – Interim Warden of Readers  \nNick supports the ministry of Readers across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/reader-cafe-meet-up/
LOCATION:Trioscape Garden Centre\, Troscape Garden Centre\, Newent\, GL18 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Partridge":MAILTO:npartridge@glosdioc.org.uk
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